International Law in World Politics: An Introduction
Edition: 2
ISBN: 1588267458 | ISBN13:
9781588267450
IN THE YEARS SINCE THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS BOOK WAS published,
international law has greatly increased in public prominence. Debate
regarding the legality of the 2003 invasion of Iraq continued well after
the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and became integral to public discussion
regarding the ethics and purpose of the war. Deadlock within the World
Trade Organization has highlighted the increased negotiating strength of
the developing world, and climate change has shone a spotlight on questions
regarding the efficacy of processes of international law creation and
enforcement. The questions of the likely impact of the rise of China on US
foreign policy and engagement with international law and the extent to
which China will during this century be in a position to shape international
norms in its own image are, similarly, of topical importance to an audience
far broader than the community of international lawyers. more
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